The Royal Bonds: Family Life of Reza Shah and Mohammad Reza Pahlavi

In exile, the family initially stayed together, relying on each other for emotional support. Mohammad Reza’s declining health, however, soon became a central concern. Farah devoted herself entirely to caring for him, showing deep loyalty and compassion until his death in Egypt in 1980. The experience of exile transformed the family from symbols of royal power into human figures of loss and endurance. Farah’s dignity during these years earned her international respect, even among former critics.